Bouwmeester, 23, has a career-best six goals, along with 16 assists, in 46 games, and ranks 10th in the NHL in average ice time (25:52). Panthers center and captain Olli Jokinen wasn't selected.

"It's quite an honor," said Bouwmeester, who played in the YoungStars Game as a rookie in 2003. "There were some other guys that were deserving. It's something I'm looking forward to and it should be a good experience."

While fans voted in the starters -- Bouwmeester finished seventh with 410,007 votes -- NHL Hockey Operations, with the help of 10 to 15 general managers, selected the reserves.

"We're all excited for him," said Panthers defenseman Mike Van Ryn. "It's something we knew was going to happen eventually and is well-deserved. ... That's big that it's not just fans. It came from GMs. It shows other teams have a lot of respect for him, too."

Thirty players were selected Saturday, including Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne, a 10-time All-Star, and New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur, a nine-time All-Star. Penguins rookie Evgeni Malkin was among the 22 players selected for the YoungStars Game, which will be played Jan. 23 as part of skills night.